Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1264

Fig. 18: Clutch Pedal Position Switch Electrical Connector
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3. Connect the clutch pedal position switch electrical connector (1).

CLUTCH PILOT BEARING REPLACEMENT

Tools Required

J 43276 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Clutch - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

J 38836 Bushing Installer/Clutch Arbor. See Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

Fig. 19: Removing Clutch Pilot Bearing Using J 43276
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1. Remove the clutch assembly. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement.

2. Using J 43276 perform the following in order to remove the clutch pilot bearing:

NOTE:

When using the J 43276 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover, always
secure the J 43276-1 Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover tool body using
a wrench. Do not allow the J 43276-1 tool body to rotate. Failing to
do so causes damage to the J 43276-1 tool body.

IMPORTANT: The flywheel spacer (if applicable) must be removed prior to

clutch pilot bearing removal.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Clutch - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

1. Install the J 43276-1 into the clutch pilot bearing.

2. Using a wrench, secure the J 43276-1.

3. Insert the J 43276-2 into the J 43276-1.

4. Rotate the J 43276-2 clockwise into the J 43276-1 until the clutch pilot bearing is

completely removed from the crankshaft.

5. Rotate the J 43276-2 counterclockwise to remove the J 43276-2 from the J 43276-1.

6. Remove the J 43276-1 from the tool body.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Clutch - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 20: View Of Pilot Bearing (without RPO HP2)
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3. Discard the old clutch pilot bearing.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 TRANSMISSION Clutch - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado